Brian Hutt
Tearfund welcomes global partnership to bring clean water
Christian development agency Tearfund has welcomed a new global partnership aimed at bringing clean water and proper sanitation to billions of people.
MP condemns 'despicable' memo mocking Pope
The minister heading up preparations for Pope Benedict XVI's first official visit to Britain later in the year says a Foreign Office memo appearing to mock the Pope is "absolutely despicable".
Methodists launch Church-wide consultation on climate change
The Methodist Church is giving its members the opportunity to make their voices heard on climate change as part of a newly launched consultation.
G P Taylor: Pullman is a âdangerous theologianâ
Christian author G P Taylor has hit out at Philip Pullmanâs new fictional biography of Jesus Christ and branded the atheist writer a âdangerous theologianâ.
Christian Institute fears for freedom of speech in Scotland
The Christian Institute says a proposed amendment to the Scottish Criminal Justice and Licensing Bill poses a âmassive threatâ to freedom of speech in Scotland.
Needs of Afghan people must not be forgotten, says Christian Aid
Christian Aid has called on the international community to keep its focus on the needs of the Afghan people after weeks of rancour between the US and Afghanistan.
Bishop condemns bomb attack on army base
The Bishop of Down and Dromore says the bomb attack on a British army base in Northern Ireland will not derail the peace process.
Church encourages people to stand for different national election
The Church of England is encouraging people to consider standing for a very different national election taking place this year â the election to the General Synod.
Haiti children face healthcare emergency
With the rainy season just around the corner, world Vision is warning that children in camps across Haiti are at risk of being infected with serious diseases.
B&Bs should be allowed to turn away gay couples, says Grayling
A broadsheet newspaper has published a secret recording of the shadow home secretary expressing his support for the right of Christian bed and breakfast owners to refuse gay couples.
Call to Christians worldwide to pray for Nigeria
The Religious Liberty Partnership has issued a call to Christians around the world to join in praying for an end to killing and violence in Nigeria.
Youth football tournament promotes HIV education
Christian Aid has teamed up with other charities to host a five-day youth football tournament in South Africa aimed at raising awareness of HIV prevention and treatment among young people.
Sale of human eggs 'wrong', says Church convener
A senior figure in the Church of Scotland has condemned the auctioning and selling of human eggs for IVF treatment.
Regulator keeps conscience clause for religious pharmacists
The General Pharmaceutical Council has decided to uphold the right of pharmacists in the UK to refuse to dispense treatments that conflict with their religious beliefs.
PM and Archbishop praise outgoing Christian Aid director
Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams have paid tribute to outgoing Christian Aid director Dr Daleep Mukarji.
Burnham open to dialogue with faith sector on healthcare provision
Health Secretary Andy Burnham has invited faith organisations to dialogue with the Government on the future of healthcare provision and care for the elderly in the UK.